Coventry vs Newcastle prediction 12.10.2026 | Premier League

Coventry arrived in the Premier League after a magnificent run in the Championship under coach Frank Lampard. However, the start of this season hasn't been good, and survival looks like a very difficult task despite winning the Championship title last season. The Sky Blues lost the first four PL games, and finally pulled off a 1:0 win against Nottingham in the last game. While many football pundits suggest that the opening schedule is the reason behind their poor results, we cannot ignore a disastrous 1:10 goal difference from the first five rounds. 

Milan van Ewijk and Joel Latibeaudiere, who missed the previous game(s), have recovered and will most likely be ready. However, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Luke Woolfenden, Josh Eccles, Haji Wright, and Aurele Amenda should remain sidelined with injuries. Moreover, Taiwo Awoniyi will serve the last (third) game of his suspension he received in the Brighton match. 

Newcastle suffered massive changes in the offense. Key players like Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes, and Sandro Tonali, along with long-tenured coach Eddie Howe. While everyone expected them to struggle, the Magpies have done well thus far and have collected eight points in five rounds. That is probably a lot better than anyone expected. However, some of the numbers suggest the Matthias Jaissle squad was super clinical, and it will be interesting to see whether they can keep it up. 

That Newcastle's good record is even more impressive given the fact they have had massive injury problems. However, several players recovered during the international break and should be available, at least for limited minutes - William Osula, Lewis Miley, Joelinton, Amar Dedic, and Nico Gonzalez. On the other hand, Dan Burn, Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey, Ewen Jaouen, and Valentino Livramento will most likely remain sidelined with their injuries.